Released 40 years ago
Pearls of Passion
Roxette · 1986
74 min · 20 tracks · pop rock · dance-pop · power pop
Uplifting pop melodies are woven with heartfelt lyrics, creating an infectious blend of Europop and soft rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting melodies for joyful moments
- heartfelt lyrics for reflective moods
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- for nostalgic sing-alongs
- great for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike emotional lyrical depth
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that set the stage for Roxette's rise to international fame.
- Themes
- Christmas for the Broken-Hearted· Swedish pop charm· emotional longing
- Career context
- Released on October 31, 1986, 'Pearls of Passion' marked Roxette's debut album, setting the stage for their rise to international fame. At this point in their career, the duo was still establishing their sound, transitioning from Swedish pop acts to global superstars. This album laid the groundwork for their future hits and showcased their knack for catchy hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ace of Base· Alphaville· T'Pau
- If this clicks, go next to
- Look Sharp! — Continues the infectious pop sound with more energetic tracks and catchy hooks.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Arrival by ABBA — Shares uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, combining Europop with soft rock sensibilities.Hunting High and Low by a-ha — Features catchy hooks and anthemic choruses with a blend of synth-pop and soft rock elements.Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears — Merges emotional depth with infectious pop melodies, echoing themes found in Roxette's debut.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Soul Deep".
- 1 Soul Deep Start here 3:38
- 2 Secrets That She Keeps 3:42
- 3 Goodbye to You 4:01
- 4 I Call Your Name 3:36
- 5 Surrender 4:19
- 6 Voices 4:42
- 7 Neverending Love 3:27
- 8 Call of the Wild 4:29
- 9 Joy of a Toy 3:03
- 10 From One Heart to Another 4:07
- 11 Like Lovers Do 3:22
- 12 So Far Away 5:16
- 13 Pearls of Passion 3:35
- 14 It Must Have Been Love (Christmas for the Broken-Hearted) 4:49
- 15 Turn to Me 2:58
- 16 Neverending Love (Tits & Ass demo / 1986) 2:45
- 17 Secrets That She Keeps (Tits & Ass demo / 1986) 2:54
- 18 I Call Your Name (Montezuma demo / 26.07.86) 3:03
- 19 Neverending Love (Frank mono-mix / 1987) 3:19
- 20 I Call Your Name (Frank mono-mix / 1987) 3:20
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Roxette's catalog. Debut album that set the stage for Roxette's rise to international fame.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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